Castra of Hinova
The castra of Hinova was a Late Roman fort built north of the Lower Danube in the 3rd or 4th century AD. The fort was destroyed for the first time between 378 - 379 AD. In the beginning of 5th century the fort was destroyed by Huns and finally abandoned by Romans.
| Castra of Hinova | |
|---|---|
Location within Romania | |
| Founded | 3rd or 4th century AD |
| Abandoned | 5th century AD |
| Structure | |
| — Stone structure — | |
| Size and area | 46 m × 40 m (0.18 ha) |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 44°32′N 22°46′E |
| Town | Hinova |
| County | Mehedinți |
| Country | Romania |
| Reference | |
| RO-LMI | MH-I-s-A-10076 |
| RO-RAN | 112085.01 |
| Site notes | |
| Recognition | National Historical Monument |
| Condition | Ruined |
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